Calling all grandparents, relatives, neighbors, babysitters, and parents of young children! Through books and play, you already serve a vital role in raising strong readers. With the help of an Early Literacy Expert, you can take that experience to a new level at the Play, Learn, and Grow Workshop. Sign up for one or all […]
Qigong (pronounced: chee gong) involves coordinated, slow flowing movement, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Each monthly class will introduce new exercises aimed at increasing flexibility and energy, promoting mental clarity, and improving blood flow. No registration required
Play, sing and move with music! Kids learn to sing on pitch, keep a beat, play instruments in this active hour of fun. Audience: Ages 2-5
Pulitzer Prize finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Hernan Diaz, author of In the Distance and Trust, talks about his book Trust. Diaz holds a Ph.D. from NYU and edits, the Spanish-language journal Revista Hispánica Moderna, at Columbia University. Diaz’s new book, Trust, is set during the roar of the 1920s around the Wall Street tycoon […]
Calm the mind and strengthen the body with a yoga practice. Build skill, balance, and focus through this class, suitable for all skill levels. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Introduce little ones to the lifelong love of reading, the enjoyment of books, and the fun of visiting their local library. Each week, activities reinforce early literacy skills through stories, songs, games and activities. Audience: Ages 0 - 4, siblings welcome
Qigong (pronounced: chee gong) involves coordinated, slow flowing movement, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Each monthly class will introduce new exercises aimed at increasing flexibility and energy, promoting mental clarity, and improving blood flow. No registration required
Play, sing and move with music! Kids learn to sing on pitch, keep a beat, play instruments in this active hour of fun. Audience: Ages 2-5
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Learn the basics of web development in this 5-week course. Topics include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will provide the foundation you need to create your own website! Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Registration required: https://forms.gle/HfSHXTvCcGDVjAKu9
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Destination Story Time is heading to Mini-Blessings where one can lead a miniature horse through the arena, explore the sensory garden, and jump in leaves to celebrate fall.
Earn CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association certification. The Chaffee County Fire Department leads this free training to empower citizens to step up and assist in emergency health situations. Teens, add strong skills to your resume and learn more about the field of emergency services. Bring your own lunch (one-hour lunch […]
Cultivate a connection of body, mind, and spirit through yoga. Calm your mind and enjoy feel-good movement. Guidance provided in English and Spanish - yoga for your brain! ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Learn the basics of web development in this 5-week course. Topics include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will provide the foundation you need to create your own website! Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Registration required: https://forms.gle/HfSHXTvCcGDVjAKu9
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
We invite you to join us for a talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, one of the world’s leading experts on social confidence as he discusses how to stop being too nice and worrying about what others might think. Are you too nice? Do you find it hard to be assertive and ask for what you […]
Introduce little ones to the lifelong love of reading, the enjoyment of books, and the fun of visiting their local library. Each week, activities reinforce early literacy skills through stories, songs, games and activities. Audience: Ages 0 - 4, siblings welcome
Using a limited color palette, learn to create visual interest by focusing on tone and value. All supplies provided. Please wear a smock or painting clothes. Register online (https://forms.gle/oMPPceC48aiwhWT4A) or call 719-395-8700
Calling all grandparents, relatives, neighbors, babysitters, and parents of young children! Through books and play, you already serve a vital role in raising strong readers. With the help of an Early Literacy Expert, you can take that experience to a new level at the Play, Learn, and Grow Workshop. Sign up for one or all […]
Learn how to use our Grandmother Moog to create your own sounds! Local musician Zac Baird will lead this three part workshop where you will learn how to create your own sounds using our Grandmother Moog synthesizer, and the Model D App. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, and class size is limited […]
Qigong (pronounced: chee gong) involves coordinated, slow flowing movement, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Each monthly class will introduce new exercises aimed at increasing flexibility and energy, promoting mental clarity, and improving blood flow. No registration required
Play, sing and move with music! Kids learn to sing on pitch, keep a beat, play instruments in this active hour of fun. Audience: Ages 2-5
Join us in conversation with popular CNN Anchor, Zain E. Asher, as she discusses her moving and inspiring memoir Where the Children Take Us. In Where the Children Take Us, Zain E. Asher, tells the story of her mother's harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London. There is tragedy in this […]
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Learn the simple materials, techniques, and tips to make a decorative pine needle basket from ponderosa needles and sinew. Bring your painted ornament from September's class for the centerpiece (otherwise, wooden rounds will be provided). Limit 10. Registration at: https://forms.gle/YAzh7VgCdj6ZJ2xu7
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Learn the basics of web development in this 5-week course. Topics include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will provide the foundation you need to create your own website! Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Registration required: https://forms.gle/HfSHXTvCcGDVjAKu9
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Learn about caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact. Read any book relating to natural burial (suggestions below), then meet to discuss. Emily Miller, founder of the Colorado Burial Preserve and licensed funeral director, will join us to share her knowledge of death practices and returning to the earth. Reading Suggestions: click here for […]
Introduce little ones to the lifelong love of reading, the enjoyment of books, and the fun of visiting their local library. Each week, activities reinforce early literacy skills through stories, songs, games and activities. Audience: Ages 0 - 4, siblings welcome
Make the Library a place for teens! Meet after school on the 3rd Friday of every month to share ideas, shape decisions, and represent the Library to others. Snacks provided!
Learn to play the ukulele in this 4-week skill building class, then hang around for the kanikapila (jam session) after! Class: 10:00—11:00 a.m. Jam Session: 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. No instrument? Borrow a ukulele from the Library.
Learn how to use our Grandmother Moog to create your own sounds! Local musician Zac Baird will lead this three part workshop where you will learn how to create your own sounds using our Grandmother Moog synthesizer, and the Model D App. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, and class size is limited […]
Play, sing and move with music! Kids learn to sing on pitch, keep a beat, play instruments in this active hour of fun. Audience: Ages 2-5
Cultivate a connection of body, mind, and spirit through yoga. Calm your mind and enjoy feel-good movement. Guidance provided in English and Spanish - yoga for your brain! ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!
Join us for a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate Quinn as she discusses her newest release, The Diamond Eye, and her other works. Quinn is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code. Quinn’s latest book, The Diamond Eye, offers an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes […]
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Learn the basics of web development in this 5-week course. Topics include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will provide the foundation you need to create your own website! Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Registration required: https://forms.gle/HfSHXTvCcGDVjAKu9
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Introduce little ones to the lifelong love of reading, the enjoyment of books, and the fun of visiting their local library. Each week, activities reinforce early literacy skills through stories, songs, games and activities. Audience: Ages 0 - 4, siblings welcome
Learn to play the ukulele in this 4-week skill building class, then hang around for the kanikapila (jam session) after! Class: 10:00—11:00 a.m. Jam Session: 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. No instrument? Borrow a ukulele from the Library.
Learn how to use our Grandmother Moog to create your own sounds! Local musician Zac Baird will lead this three part workshop where you will learn how to create your own sounds using our Grandmother Moog synthesizer, and the Model D App. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, and class size is limited […]
Play, sing and move with music! Kids learn to sing on pitch, keep a beat, play instruments in this active hour of fun. Audience: Ages 2-5
Salida Circus brings its fun to Buena Vista! Children learn stretching, games, and circus skills which aid in developing a strong self-esteem. Audience: Ages 2-5
Learn the skills to render plants in remarkable scientific detail and the artistic techniques needed to create beautiful and lasting plant portraits. This two-part introductory drawing class begins with a focus on botanical shapes, plant study, and basic forms, as well as a brief history of botanical illustration. The second class will explore the use […]
You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR. In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women in […]
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Learn the basics of web development in this 5-week course. Topics include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will provide the foundation you need to create your own website! Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Registration required: https://forms.gle/HfSHXTvCcGDVjAKu9
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.